Richard Irving Powell

RUMFORD- Richard Irving Powell of Peru passed away on October 5th at the age of 73. Richard was born on October 12,1952 to Richard and Beverly Powell in Rumford. Widely known as “Monkey the Junkie”, he started his salvage business Eastern Metals in 1971.

Richard was an accomplished trapper, hunter, fisherman and was a lifetime member of the National Trapper’s Association. He enthusiastically served as a Selectman for the town of Peru. He was happiest with his grandchildren and sharing his many stories.

He will be deeply missed by his loved ones including, his wife Carol Powell (married since 1983), son Richard Powell and his wife Rebecca and their children Sierra and Breanna, son Lucas Powell and his wife Callie and their children Bruce and Henry, his brother Thomas Powell of Rumford and his sister Rebecca Powell of Sebring, Florida.

Richard's graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 24 at 11:00AM at Knox Cemetery, Peru. His celebration of life will follow immediately after at the King Hiram Lodge, 795 River Road, Mexico. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited.

Arrangements are in the care of Thibault Remembrance Center, 250 Penobscot Street, Rumford.

Condolences and memories may be shared with Richard's family on the obituary page of the funeral home website. www.dignitymemorial.com/1646